Obituaries
Rodney L. Wicker
Mar 22, 2024
Rodney L. Wicker, 88, passed away at 6:43 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.
Rodney was born on February 4, 1936, in Knott County, KY, to the late Ballard and Minnie (Whitt) Wicker. On March 9, 1957, he married Dorothy (Hunter) Wicker, who survives in Lima.
Rodney worked at Buckeye Rubber Products...
John Richard Bercaw
Mar 20, 2024
John R. Bercaw, passed away March 20, 2024 at Otterbein Cridersville.
John was born on August 4, 1936 in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Donald and Betty (Barker) Bercaw. On January 13, 1957, he married Ann Mathews who preceded him in death on February 13, 2019.
He retired from Ford Motor Company. John enjoyed Lima Senior Football and Basketball games. He...
Betty Gene Bushong
Mar 17, 2024
Betty Bushong, 96, passed away March 17 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born July 14, 1927, west of Wapakoneta, to the late Benjamin and Anna (Julien) Katter.
On September 11, 1948, she married Robert Bushong who died May 26, 1991.
Betty attended Doorley one-room school for the first five grades, having skipped the second grade. She then attended the new centralized...
Joseph F Jamison
Mar 16, 2024
On March 16, 2024, at 3:55 a.m., God sent His angels to carry Joseph F. Jamison to the arms of his Savior, who was waiting to welcome him into his Heavenly Home, with his wife holding his hand.
Joseph had been a resident at Burton’s Ridge since May 2022, with the exception of last December, January and February of 2023, when...
Linda Sue Childs
Mar 14, 2024
Linda S. Childs, 73, passed away at 9:02 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Linda was born on October 18, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Ralph R. and Marlene K. (Golden) Bassitt. On March 26, 1971, she married Cary Calvin Childs who preceded her in death on March 6, 2017.
Linda was a...
Gary Waddle
Mar 12, 2024
Gary Waddle, 77, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home in Lima.
Gary was born on January 26, 1947, in Lima, Ohio to Frank Waddle and Ramona Corso. On September 3, 1966, he married Sue Ann (Shook) Waddle, who preceded him in death on September 4, 2021
Gary was a 1965 graduate of...
Aaron Jacob Hogan
Mar 11, 2024
Aaron Jacob Hogan, 36, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. Aaron was born on September 11, 1987, in Lima, Ohio to William “Bill” and Nancy (Stair) Hogan.
Aaron was a friend to all and never knew a stranger. He was an Explorer with the Sheriff’s Dept. and he loved working the Allen County Fair...
Jill Ann Buddelmeyer
Mar 10, 2024
Jill Ann Buddelmeyer , beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024, under Hospice care.
Jill was born on May 15th, 1939, in Bluffton, Ohio to Richard and Pauline (Little) Pope. She graduated, Salutatorian, from Ottawa-Glandorf High School, and later attended Heidelberg College, majoring in music. In 1960 she married Marvin Buddelmeyer and raised her family...
Barbara L. Sanner
Mar 9, 2024
Barbara L. Sanner, 92, passed Saturday, March 9, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children.
“Bardy” was born on June 3, 1931 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Charles Adams and Vera {Freidley} Adams. At a young age, Bardy moved to Rockford, OH where she grew up and graduated from Rockford High School.
Bardy met Ronald Sanner in...
Ruth Anne Closson
Mar 8, 2024
Ruth Anne Closson, 78, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living Center in Lima.
Ruth was born on August 16, 1945, in Lima, Ohio to the late Fred and Frances (Mechling) Riemesch. On April 7, 1979, she married Richard H. Closson Jr., who preceded her in death on October 19, 2011.
Ruth...
Oliver Amstutz
Mar 6, 2024
Oliver Wendell Amstutz, 98, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Lima Convalescent Home.
Wendell was born October 26, 1925, in Beaverdam, Ohio to the late Isaac J. and Blanch E. {Hall} Amstutz. He was the youngest of four children, his siblings: Warren J. Amstutz, Doyle L. Amstutz, and Eileen A.{Amstutz} Spyker; all of whom preceded him...
Ruth Ann Youngpeter
Mar 5, 2024
Ruth Ann Youngpeter, 94, passed away at 5:14 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at The Springs of Lima.
Ruth was born on April 22, 1929, in Maria Stein, Ohio, to August J. and Catherine (Hemmelgarn) Budde. On Saturday, September 2, 1950, she married Anthony Youngpeter, who preceded her in death.
Ruth was member of St. Gerards Church since...
Larry Line
Feb 29, 2024
Larry Line, 69, passed away at 11:51 a.m. on February 29, 2024, at his residence.
Larry was born on May 29, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, to Herbert and Mary (Auckerman) Line. On July 16, 1986, he married Melanie R. (Hennon) Line, who preceded him in death.
Larry attended Lima Senior High School and was a Cleveland Browns fan. Larry...
Joyce Gessel
Feb 28, 2024
Joyce Gessel, 69, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 30, 1954, in Kentucky to the late Gay and Thelma {Spencer} Terry.
Joyce was a housekeeper and was an aide for home health. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Gessel; children: Calvin (Kevi) Fennell, Anthony Terry, and Mark Cole; stepchildren:...
Doris O. Stephens
Feb 26, 2024
Doris O. Stephens, 79, of Lima, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on July 27, 1944, to the late Donald and Opal {Winters} Gray.
Doris retired from the Allen County Humane Society. She loved watching NASCAR racing, football, and rodeos. Above all else, she loved dogs.
She is survived by...
Darlene Kaye Offenbacher
Feb 26, 2024
Darlene K. Offenbacher, 79, of Lima, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Liberty Nursing Centers of Lima. She was born on September 7, 1944 in Lima to the late Paul and Mildred {Neumeier} Kitchen.
On December 12, 1970, she married Myron Offenbacher who survives in Lima. She graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1962. She was a former...
Michael Evan Yaeger
Feb 24, 2024
Michael Evan Yaeger, 70, passed away at 10:25 pm on February 24, 2024, at his home.
Michael was born on April 30, 1953, in Ashland, Ohio, to Ervin B. “Whitey” and Goldie L. (Byrd) Yaeger.
Michael graduated in 1972 from Lima Senior High School and went on to earn an associate degree in Pre-Hospital Healthcare. He then worked...
Joan M. Nixon
Feb 24, 2024
Joan Nixon, 91, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s surrounded by her family.
Joan was born on June 27, 1932, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to the late Thomas J. and Anne E. (Kavanaugh) Kelly. On January 15, 1955, she married her true love, Edwin W. Nixon, who preceded her in death on April 14, 2017.
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Bernadette Schoonover
Feb 24, 2024
Bernadette Schoonover, 91, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Bernadette was born on December 30, 1932, in Leipsic, Ohio, to Perry and Mary (Siefker) Kennerson. On February 4, 1950, she married the love of her life, Ralph Richard Schoonover, who preceded her in death on May 17, 1989.
While raising eight...
Joyce Ann Jacobs
Feb 22, 2024
Joyce Ann Jacobs, 90, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on July 14, 1933, in Malta, Ohio to the late Emmett and Beatrice {Davis} Cramblit.
Joyce retired from the Lima News and then worked as a cashier at Wal-Mart for 11 years. She is survived by her sons, Bruce (Joyce)...
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